Get it Done with Automated Tote Assembly

FANUC’s Authorized System Integrator Adaptec Solutions designed and built an automated tote assembly system using a pair of vision-guided FANUC R-2000iC/210L robots. One side of the system is suited for warehouse equipment loading and unloading, while the other side is suited for production equipment interaction. About the System The system detects and handles two sleeve sizes, assembling each collapsed sleeve to a plastic tray, forming the tote. After assembly, each tote is automatically inspected and sorted by size, and subsequently, introduced to the customer's normal internal process for assembled totes. Then, an automated "topper" system places the inverted trays to the top of the loaded totes from production, optimizing efficiency of the assembly process. Trays delivered to the tote topper system will be picked by one of the FANUC R-2000iC/210L robots and inverted at the re-grip/cleaning station to be placed on top of the tote. Benefits • Maximizes handling capability and minimizes floor space consumption • Reduced process labor by 20% over the 15-cell operation • Recovered 25% of floor space in the production environment FANUC R-2000iC/210L The R-2000iC/210L industrial robot is the successor to the R-2000iB/185L. Lifting an additional 25 kg, the robot also offers improved rigidity, enhanced wrist load moment and inertia. The R-2000iC/210L is ideally suited to automotive applications such as spot welding. Its relatively small footprint means it easily fits into crowded factory environments. About Adaptec Solutions Adaptec Solutions is a full-service provider of automation and material handling solutions with lifecycle service capabilities for distribution/warehousing and manufacturing customers in the U.S. At Adaptec, we use an iterative process to reduce user’s ongoing lifecycle costs. Our value proposition provides the market a single company with 100% internal capabilities to turnkey material handling and automation projects from concept design through engineering, assembly, integration, testing, installation, startup, and lifecycle services. We provide an integrated solution with analytics and connectivity to monitor and diagnose the equipment’s performance throughout its lifecycle to improve efficiency and profitability.